Leila Mae Martin's Obituary
Racine-Leila Mae Martin, 78, passed away at The Bay at Water’s Edge in Kenosha on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.
Leila was born to the late Harold L. and Fern E. (nee Toms) Jansen in Racine on January 8, 1943. She was united in marriage to Ben Martin Sr. at Racine Assembly of God Church on July 28, 1962. They were married for 46 years, until Ben’s passing in October of 2008.
Leila enjoyed playing cards and bingo and loved listening to classic country music. She also loved all the dogs she had throughout her life. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Leila and her family would go out to dinner every Friday night. Leila loved and cared for her family deeply.
Left to lovingly remember Leila are her children: Ben Martin Jr., Cindy (Steve) Zastrow, and Danny (Beth) Martin; grandchildren: Kristen Zastrow and Tiffany Zastrow; along with many other relatives, and friends.
Leila is predeceased by her husband, Ben Martin Sr. and her son, Harry J. Martin.
A Celebration of Leila’s Life will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation at the funeral home on Saturday from 12:00 P.M. until the time of service. Private interment will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to both sets of staff from The Bay at Water’s Edge and Kindred Hospice for their loving care of Leila.
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